pflaming Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) I just completed the compression test on a 218 engine I purchased sight unseen. The seller was replacing it with a V8 front clip and just wanted it out of his shop! Some sellers are honest. The compression numbers ALL EXCEED 125#'s. Amazing. It sure beats a $2500.00 plus overhaul. Seller did not follow through, so it is still for sale, $600, a very good buy! Edited April 13, 2018 by pflaming 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 It's leaking coolant out of the center two exhaust manifold bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted March 24, 2018 Report Share Posted March 24, 2018 1 hour ago, pflaming said: ALL EXCEED 125#'s. Are you sure you we reading PSI? Maybe Kpa where 125 is about 18 Psi? Is not 125 almost at the top of Max? Sounds like your new truck engine to me! DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted March 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2018 What is KPA? . YES on 125! My gauge holds the reading until it's released. I motor my test engines a bit to avoid reading a needle jump. NO, no water leak! The manifold bolts are dry as a pop corn fart, besides there isn't any coolant in the engine! Too much work to change engines, besides truck engine is sound. No sludge in the pan nor at the valves, nice. May still be sludge in the block, buyer can check on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Good find. It’s hard to find honest sellers out there. My 325 Hemi was a nightmare and was a “runner”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Well the buyer suddenly went quiet, so it's now for sale at $600. 59, there is no point in selling something you suspect. At my age, sleep is hard enough to come by as it is. You gonna make the "las Vegas West" BBQ? I hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, pflaming said: Well the buyer suddenly went quiet, so it's now for sale at $600. 59, there is no point in selling something you suspect. At my age, sleep is hard enough to come by as it is. You gonna make the "las Vegas West" BBQ? I hope so. I read that and wondered why you put a price of $600.59 on it. Then I reread it and realized that the 59 was directed to 59bisquik. LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Merle, that .59 is the monthly rise in taxes in California. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59bisquik Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 I am seriously doubting it. I have to be in Vegas on the 19th and the truck hasn’t been out of the garage yet. Exhaust looks like it will be a huge problem too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted April 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 1 hour ago, 59bisquik said: "Oh Blessed Lady of Acceleration... Don't Fail Me Now" - Elwood Blues Seems the 'blessed lady' is testing you! LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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